Who wrote the script for 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke co-wrote the script for 2001: A Space Odyssey by integrating six of Clarke's short stories with new segments requested by Kubrick.
Questions about 2001: A Space Odyssey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did principal photography begin on 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Principal photography began on the 29th of December 1965 in Stage H at Shepperton Studios where the Tycho crater excavation scene was filmed.
Why did Stanley Kubrick choose to use existing classical music instead of a custom score for 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Kubrick abandoned composer Alex North's original score during post-production in favor of existing classical recordings such as Also sprach Zarathustra and Aventures to evoke specific moods without dialogue.
How much money did 2001: A Space Odyssey earn during its original release in 1968?
The film earned $8.5 million theatrical gross rentals from roadshow engagements throughout 1968 contributing to worldwide rentals of $21.9 million during its original release.
What award did 2001: A Space Odyssey win at the Academy Awards ceremony?
2001: A Space Odyssey won the Academy Award for Best Special Visual Effects which went solely to Stanley Kubrick without acknowledging Douglas Trumbull.